trade

Industry groups react to withdrawal from TPP

President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and negotiations. Industry groups have since released statements regarding the withdrawal. Read their statements below. Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: "While President... more »

Import certificate implemented for organic products from Mexico

In October 2016, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and Mexico’s National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA) established an agreement to require import certificates for all organic products traded between the United... more »

Fruitspot to offer produce trading platform

Fruitspot announced it will be available in over 100 countries on April 1. Fruitspot is a platform for verified commercial buyers and sellers of fruits, vegetables and flowers to connect and trade. Fruitspot is free... more »

Spending bill ends potential trade dispute

Today, the Senate followed the House in passing a bipartisan spending bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, 2016. The legislation ensures continuity for programs including the Market Access Program, Specialty Crop Research Initiative,... more »

PMA Fresh Summit sessions to address global trade

Because global trade is an important area of focus for the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) members, nearly a dozen global trade experts from the fresh produce, agriculture and trade industries will convene for two education... more »